Basically this story isn't news anyway. Of course the Broncos aren't thrilled to pick up Okung's deal. That's been known since he signed it! The question is:
1. Will the Broncos re-negotiate with Okung a more cap-friendly deal or cut him loose? The article just assumes they cut him, but that's certainly not a given.
2. Can they trade for a LT like Kelvin Beachum ahead of FA? If so, then Okung becomes expendable and there's no chance they bring him back. If not then do they like the FAs available?
If so then Okung becomes expendable. If not or if they don't think they can find anybody then they have to keep him.
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Like Cugel and off-season actions.
I'll believe it if I see some sign Elway is bringing in or planning to bring in a FA LT or trade for one. That will mean he's given up on re-negotiating Okung's contract or has a replacement in mind.
If they can find someone better of course they let him go. He's not an All-Pro by any means. He's a barely adequate T - good to great Run blocker, but lost a step in pass-pro so he's a liability against quicker DEs. If they can find someone better - great! Don't let the door hit you on your way out of town Okung!
And at $11 M this season he'd be seriously overpaid. So, picking up his option only makes sense if they can't find anybody better.
And that remains a serious possibility.
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Okung would have made sense, IMO, at last yr's $8 million. But he had no incentive to restructure given weak LT market. @DenverChannel
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Okung told today #Broncos not exercising four-year, $48-mil option. They were not expected to. Had until March 8 to decide. @DenverChannel
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